Category Archives: publications

Swedish B-17 Flying Fortresses

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Swedish Fortresses, a new book on the B-17 in Sweden, has been announced by MMP Books.   Swedish Fortresses: The Boeing B-17 Fortress in Civil and Military Service Author: Jan Forsgren Illustrated by: Teodor Liviu Morosanu and Nils Mathisrud ISBN: … Continue reading →

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New Military Modelcraft International Issues

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Two upcoming issues of Military Modelcraft International including the “Year of the Tiger” special collector’s edition.

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F4U Corsair in Action

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Squadron Signal Publications have just announced their newest “In Action” book on the F4U Corsair. This new volume on the F4U Corsair updates Squadron Signal’s previous books on the well-known aircraft. SS1220: F4U Corsair In Action by Jim Sullivan. From … Continue reading →

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143rd AAA Gun Battalion

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The website Army Book of Memories tells the story of the 143rd AAA Gun Battalion during WWII from training through the fighting in the Ardennes Offensive and on to V-E Day. The website also includes photographs and a copy of … Continue reading →

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New Book: Panzer III in North Africa

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

  New book release from Oliver Publishing. Battleline I: Workhorse—The Panzer III in North Africa by Claude Gillono Over 50 black-and-white photographs and 5 pages of full color illustrations. Part of the Firefly Collection.    

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Military in Scale

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The January 2011 issue of Military in Scale is now available.

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Canfora Panther

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Canfora will soon be taking preorders on their new book Panther which will combine models and dioramas with historical research and photographs. Panther has an impressive list of contributors including Hilary Doyle, Mirko Bayerl, Phil Stutcinskas, Lester Plaskitt, Gunnar Jansson, … Continue reading →

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Tail Warning Radar

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Summary of Tail Warning Radar AN/APS-13 from Radar Observers’ Bombardment Information File, July 1945. Tail Warning Radar AN/APS-13 Radio Set AN/APS-13 is a lightweight radar set which gives an airplane pilot, or any other aircrew member who can see or … Continue reading →

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New Books from Wydawnictwo Militaria

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Three recent and upcoming WWII titles from Wydawnictwo Militaria: No 348: Wlasow Army by J. Solarz; 295 x 208 mm, 62 pages, 70 b&w photos, 11 color pages, 2 maps; ISBN 9788372193483 No 349: M 11-39/13-40 M 14-41/15-42 (Tank Power … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Signs and Shoulder Titles

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The following short remarks on vehicle unit markings and unit uniform markings was printed in “Intelligence Lessons from North Africa, Operation Torch” by the Office of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, Allied Force Headquarters, March 1943. Vehicle Signs and Shoulder … Continue reading →

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